Mishy Harman recommends "A Tale of Love and Darkness" by Amos Oz.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Nicholas Felton transforms data into something beautiful. As a self-described "information designer" and extremely dedicated life logger, he tracks aspects of his life over the course of the year and then publishes them as "annual reports."
Bruce Greyson is considered the father of research into the Near Death Experience.
The average American voter is NOT smarter than a 5th grader, doesn't understand basic political facts and should probably not be allowed to vote. Philosopher Jason Brennan makes the case for an epistocracy: the rule of the knowledgeable.
E.O. Wilson may know more about ants than anyone else on the planet...
In 2006, Barack Obama was the new darling of the Democratic Party and was considering a Presidential run in 2008.
Naturalist and soundscape artist Bernie Krause talks about his book, "The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World's Wild Places."
The late Christopher Hitchens was one of the most controversial journalists and public intellectuals of recent years. In this conversation, he talks about his memoir "Hitch 22" and the role of intellectuals.
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